Analysis of Rock SoundBy Max Qayyum

Front Cover HeaderThe header is related to the main image and also tells audiences

about other articles in the magazine.

MastheadThe masthead uses Rock Sound’s “R” logo as well

as the whole title.

Main ImageThe main image is a medium long shot of Biffy Clyro, with the band members looking

shocked and the lead singer looking straight into the

camera. They are holding birthday cake which is a

reference to the this being an anniversary edition of the

magazine.

Cover LinesThe cover lines tell the audience

about the main articles in the magazine. These help to appeal

to a wider audience by simply listing band names.

Sell LineThis promotes this special issue of the magazine by advertising it as the 150th “Birthday” issue and featuring lots of small images of

famous artists.

Barcode

Issue number

Sell LinesThese advertise the free extras in the magazine,

encouraging people to buy this issue.

House StyleRed and white are the most

prominent colours on the cover.

Target Audience

Rock Sound is a well known monthly rock publication. Lots

of popular rock artists are mentioned on the front cover as well and more niche artists

to cover a wide target audience of rock fans.

It will primarily be aimed at a male audience, around 16-24

years of age.

It is a monthly publication and costs £3.99, being aimed at

the B C1 social classes.

ContentsPull Quote

The quote from the My Chemical Romance article

encourages readers to read on, also using a medium close

up of their lead singer to appeal to fans of the band.

ImagesThe contents page uses

images of artists to appeal to their fans. No band names are

used to anchor the images. However, they are anchored by the subheading names given in

the contents below.

House StyleThe Rock Sound “R” logo is re-used on this contents page as well as primarily red, white and black. The fonts are sans serif.

This is an introduction to this issue of the magazine by the

editor. It gives a brief overview of the issue.

ContentsThe contents are divided into

sections by the use of subheadings, and pages numbers are not given for

individual articles, just sections as a whole.

The band names are bold to stand out within each

paragraph.

This image is similar to the one used on the front cover, again showing Biffy Clyro, the cake

and the Rock Sound logo.

This live shot is from one of the shows reviewed in this issue of

the magazine.

Double Page Spread Feature TitleTrash Talk is the name of this regular Q&A feature. The band’s name is also

used.

Pull QuoteUses a quote from the main feature to

intrigue readers.

Medium ShotA medium shot of the lead singer of the band holding props to add to the

mise-en-scene.

Stand FirstGives a short introduction to

the feature

Main ImageShows the band sitting down, the

props (paper and bin) create mise-en-scene and relate to the this sort of article by having readers send in

their questions.

Medium Close UpA medium close up of a band member eating paper as is directly related to the quote next to

the image.

House StyleThe fonts are sans serif like the cover and contents, along with continuing the use of the prominent red, black and white colours, but adding grey.

Written Article

The article is written in question answer format, with readers of the magazine having previously submitted answers and the band, Panic! At the Disco, answering them in an informal manner.

Some of the questions are serious questions about the bands music and live shows, whilst some are completely unrelated to their music.

The article is split up into 3 columns and 6 questions are answered.